Eric Weltman

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Writer, Organizer, Educator @ Food & Water Watch
washington, district of columbia, united states
Eric Weltman's Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, United States
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About Eric Weltman

Eric Weltman is a writer, organizer, and educator based in New York City. He has over 30 years of accomplishments building progressive power, leading environmental and social justice campaigns, and winning policy and political victories.Eric has helped direct ground-breaking coalitions, created high-visibility events, authored influential publications, and managed successful initiatives to pass legislation, fund programs, and elect candidates.Eric has extensive experience conducting trainings on media, lobbying, organizing, and public speaking. He has taught urban politics at Suffolk University, hosted a cable access show, and written for The American Prospect, In These Times, Dollars & Sense, The Boston Globe, The Amsterdam News, and Truthout.org.A New Jersey native, Eric graduated from the University of Michigan and earned a master's degree in urban & environmental policy from Tufts University.

Eric Weltman's Current Company Details
Food & Water Watch

Food & Water Watch

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Writer, Organizer, Educator
washington, district of columbia, united states
Website:
foodandwaterwatch.org
Employees:
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Eric Weltman Work Experience Details
  • Food & Water Watch
    Senior Organizer
    Food & Water Watch Nov 2010 - Present
    Brooklyn, New York
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  • Alliance For Quality Education
    Nyc Advocacy Director
    Alliance For Quality Education Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
    Brooklyn, New York
    Directed New York City office of statewide organization• Supervised two organizers• Managed communications, strategic planning, and program work• Represented organization at hearings, press conferences, and other eventsHelped coordinate One New York, a citywide coalition of over 150 organizations• Helped win progressive increase in state's personal income taxHelped coordinate Keep the Promises, a citywide coalition of over 30 organizations• Helped prevent $2.6 billion in state cuts to educationPlayed lead role in statewide communications and campaigns• Helped develop and coordinate advocacy campaigns• Edited quarterly e-newsletter• Wrote testimony, fact sheets, press releases, and email alertsAssisted with writing grant proposals and reports
  • Massachusetts Public Health Association
    Deputy Director, Advocacy & Policy
    Massachusetts Public Health Association Feb 2005 - Nov 2008
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Helped lead statewide environmental health coalition• Helped pass legislation banning mercury in products• Helped win regulations banning lead in children's jewelryHelped lead advocacy in support of state public health funding• Coordinated school health services coalition• Helped win millions of dollars in fundingCoordinated campaign on childhood obesity prevention• Built coalition of over 100 organizations supporting bill to ban junk food in schools• Oversaw materials development, media, grassroots mobilization, and lobbyingCoordinated communications• Oversaw development of new web site• Coordinated online advocacy• Helped generate over 250 news stories• Edited newsletters and annual reportPlayed lead role in organizing annual conferenceAssisted with writing grant proposals, foundation reports and fundraising appeals
  • Suffolk University
    Senior Lecturer
    Suffolk University Jan 2005 - May 2005
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Developed and taught urban politics class
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  • Self-Employed
    Consultant And Writer
    Self-Employed Jan 2004 - Feb 2005
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Organized for electoral campaigns and a labor unionDeveloped and led trainings on advocacy, community organizing, media, Internet organizing, and public speaking
  • Citizens For Participation In Political Action (Cppax)
    Organizing Director
    Citizens For Participation In Political Action (Cppax) Feb 2000 - Sep 2003
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Directed electoral activity, legislative advocacy, and media relations• Helped elect five state legislators and the first Latino on the Boston City Council• Organized lobby days, helped lead coalitions, and managed legislative relations• Helped defeat proposal to provide taxpayer subsidies for a new Red Sox stadium• Generated over 300 news storiesCo-founded the United for Justice with Peace coalition • Helped organize one of the largest rallies in New England history• Assisted grassroots groups with local organizingLed the Campaign for Democracy in the State House • Managed development of web site and other materials• Organized rallies and media events• Managed petition drive that placed ballot question in 18 legislative districts• Directed successful effort to approve question in all 18 districts
  • Office Of State Representative Jarrett Barrios
    Intern
    Office Of State Representative Jarrett Barrios Sep 1999 - Feb 2000
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Researched Charles River cleanup, immigrant voting rights, and disaster reliefHelped build and manage coalition supporting living wage for human service workers
  • Toxics Action Center
    Program Director
    Toxics Action Center Mar 1995 - Sep 1999
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Directed project on medical waste• Co-authored report, "Preventable Poisons"• Won closure of nearly all the state's medical waste incinerators• Co-founded Health Care Without Harm coalitionProvided strategic assistance to grassroots environmental groups• Helped defeat proposed asphalt plant in BostonCoordinated annual conferenceCoordinated annual "Dirty Dozen" media eventsWrote guide to the state's hazardous waste cleanup lawAssisted with grant proposals and fundraising events
  • Center For Study Of Responsive Law
    Staff Associate
    Center For Study Of Responsive Law Sep 1990 - Jun 1993
    Washington, Dc
    Co-authored Congressional testimony on green government purchasingCo-authored guide to green government purchasingAdvised federal, state, and local officials on green government purchasing

Eric Weltman Skills

Community Organizing Grant Writing Community Outreach Fundraising Grassroots Organizing Public Speaking Nonprofits Editing Policy Analysis Grassroots Coalitions Volunteer Management Event Planning Strategic Communications Media Relations Policy Program Development Press Releases Politics Political Campaigns Social Justice Community Development Legislative Relations Training Public Health Proposal Writing Grants Nonprofit Organizations Media And Communications Writing And Editing Skills Trainings And Workshops Event Planning And Coordination

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Eric Weltman works for Food & Water Watch

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Eric Weltman's current role is Writer, Organizer, Educator.

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Eric Weltman attended Tufts University, University Of Michigan.

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Eric Weltman has skills like Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Editing, Policy Analysis, Grassroots, Coalitions, Volunteer Management.

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